Couscous Salad
RECIPE 25.45 Method: Bound

Yields: 3 lb ( 1.40 kg )

-Ingredients-
Couscous 6 oz (180 g)
Red bell pepper, medium dice 1
Green bell pepper, medium dice 1
Green onions, sliced on the bias 1 (45 deg angle across the onion length-wise)
Cucumbers, peeled, seeded, medium dice 6 oz (180 g)
Black olives, pitted 4 oz (120 g) (sliced to desiard thickness)
Red onion, julienne 6 oz (180 g)(Thin Slices acrost the oinion)
Dressing:
Orange juice concentrate 3 fl oz (90 ml)
Water 2 fl oz (60 ml)
Rice vinegar 2 fl oz (60 ml)
Garlic, chopped 1 tsp (5 ml)
Salt 1 tsp (5 ml)
Black pepper 1 tsp (5 ml)
Fresh oregano, chopped 2 tsp (10 ml)
Salad oil 3 fl oz (90 ml)(olive or a good neutral flavored oil)
Honey 2 tbsp (30 ml)
Fresh thyme, chopped 2 tsp (10 ml) (if you use dry use 1tsp and let set for 5-10 minutes befor using)

-Methods-
1) Steam the couscous until tender; set aside to cool.
2) Combine the couscous with the vegetables.
3) Whisk together all the dressing ingredients.
4) Combine the salad ingredients with the dressing. Chill thoroughly before serving.

-Notes-
Approximate values per 3-oz. (90-g) serving: Calories 90, Total fat 6 g, Saturated fat 0.5 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Sodium 200 mg, Total carbohydrates 7 g, Protein 1 g, Vitamin C 35%, Claims-low saturated fat; no cholesterol

you Should scale it down so divid everyting by half or by 4 and try it because the orignal makes alot but hey if you need a lot its good like for a party

TRY IT AND Let ME KNOW WHAT YOU THINK THANKS CHEFSCHOOL

NEXT WEEKS RECIPE WILL BE CREME BRULEE

Ya know...I would LOVE to try this...but I live in a town of about 2000 people and I would have to drive at least 3 hours to even FIND Couscous...lmao

Can ya come up with a recipe that has stuff I could find at a small town market??

Chutney Chicken Salad
Recipe 25.6 Method: Bound Mise en Place Cook chicken and chill. Wash and peel celery and chop into small dice. Wash and slice green onions.

Yields: 2 lb ( 0.90 kg )

-Ingredients-
Chicken meat, cooked 1 1/4 lb (0.55 kg)
Celery, small dice 2 oz (63 g)
Green onions, sliced 3/4 oz (23 g)
Mango chutney 3 oz (90 g)
Mayonnaise 1/4 lb (125 g)
Seedless grapes 3 oz (90 g)

-Methods-
1) Remove any bones, skin and fat from the chicken and cut the meat into large dice.
2) Combine the chicken meat, celery, green onions, mango chutney and mayonnaise in a bowl; mix well.
3) Cut the grapes in half. Add them to the chicken mixture and toss gently to combine.

-Notes-
Approximate values per 4-oz. (120-g) serving: Calories 230, Total fat 14 g, Saturated fat 3 g, Cholesterol 70 mg, Sodium 135 mg, Total carbohydrates 4 g, Protein 22 g

yummmm!! to both!! i make a simular chicken salad as well.. and put it in pocket bread.. dont know the amounts i just throw it in lol

cooked cubed chicken
mayo
raisins
diced celery
chopped walnuts
chopped green onion
salt
pepper

wow im thinking to take the raisins out.. and just add some of my homeade pineapple chutney to it now!! since there is raisins in that..